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Fore is awesome- love the Abbey, love the Lake, love getting a lollipop in the Seven Wonders Bar, or a nice lunch in Hotel Castlepollard- love mullaghmeen forest and the Pilgrim's Trail--great tours organised in the area by Directing Tourism- www.directingtourism.ie.

Ask Una D about Fore Abbey

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It is definitely ancient some building date back to the 6th century and they seem to be the original buildings. However if you wish to see the seven wonders you are out of luck. There is only one left and that is the huge stone over the entrance of the old church. It is a petty that no more tourists are coming here, because the Abbey itself is beautiful to see. If the county would keep it up a bit more I am sure it would be a great attraction again. There is enough parking as of now but if you wish to receive info about this place you can only get it for 1 Euro at the little cafe. As stated if you wish to see ancient buildings this is the place to go. Oh, by the way if you wish to see the other church you can get the key from the cafe too.

Ask Sibylla O about Fore Abbey

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Another beautifully kept bit of Irish history. All credit goes the the custodians of the abbey they have put in such alot of work over the years maintaining the abbey. The rag tree on the path down ti the abbey ruins is intreeging a previous reviewer has explained the origin and theory behind it. Don't miss the dove coope at the back of the ruins, this is where the monks kept doves, I am unsure if they used them for food. I will have ton take more notice of the well put together information as you enter the site. After your visit to Fore, why not take in a walk in the beautiful Mullaghmeen wood a few miles away.

Ask LongfordGlobeTrotter about Fore Abbey

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An impressive ruined abbey located in a beautiful valley. Free parkingspace is available near the abbey.Near the abbey there are some trees covered in small pieces of cloth. The habbit of seeking heeling from illness in holy places goes back to pre christian times. Bandaged used to cover injured or painfull bodyparts are left on the branches of a tree with the idea that also the pain and illness are left behind. Near the abbey there is a small coffeeshop where we had hot chocolat with marhmellows and very tasty homemade coffee-pastry. The woman in the shop was kind and friendly.

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Ask Rene V about Fore Abbey

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